Vice President Kassim Shettima, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum and the attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), were among dignitaries who graced the turbaning of Prof. Yusuf Ali (SAN) as the Kuliyan Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate yesterday.
Governor AbdulRazaq was represented by the speaker of Kwara State House of Assembly, Engr Yakubu Danladi-Salihu.
The Emir of Ilorin, Alh. Ibrahim Sulu- Gambari, poured encomiums on Prof. Yusuf Ali, describing him as a worthy partner.
“Your hard work has earned you the title. You fought for the emirate. For almost 20 years, you spent your wealth, energy and time for the development of Ilorin Emirate. This is why we recognise your effort. You stood with us when the going was tough. We will not forget you in the emirate. We shall relate this message to our unborn children. From this moment, you have become the emir ‘s number one legal adviser, “ the emir said.
Sulu- Gambari urged Ali to continue his philanthropic gestures to the community and the people.
He prayed for Vice President Shettima Kassim and other dignitaries that graced the ceremony.
The elated Ali thanked the emir for the honour, assuring him of his continued support for the Ilorin Emirate.
He said he was overwhelmed by the presence of the vice president, members of his entourage and all the eminent personalities that came from far and near to honour him.
Other dignitaries that graced the event included the Ciroma of Ilorin, Alh. Abubakar Bature Sulu-Gambari; minister of blue economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola; former governor of Kano State, Mal. Ibrahim Shekarau; the Mutawali of Ilorin, Dr Alimi AbdulRazaq; vice chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole; Dr Wale Babalakin; Prof. Wale Sulaiman; Hajia Muinat Shagaya; Engr. Lanre Sagaya; Engr. Yahaya Alapansapa; ex- Kwara grand Khadi, Justice Idris Haroun; founder of Al-Hikmah University, Alh. AbdulRaheem Oladimeji; federal permanent secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore; Prof. AbdulRasheed Na’Allah, Barr. Salman Adelodun (SAN), Barr. Kehinde Eleja(SAN); Mufti of Ilorin, Sheikh Faruq Onikijipa; Alh Liadi Tela; Prof. Olu Obafemi and Air Vice Marshall Ayinla.
